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Recently Funded Seed Startups

Seed stage companies are early-stage startups that have validated their initial concept and are building traction. These companies typically raise $500K-$3M to develop their product and acquire first customers.

Explore 24,430 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,430
Total Funding
$90.0M
Avg Funding
$3.6M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)6$28.0M
Information Technology2$3.7M
EdTech1Undisclosed
Construction1$630K
Biotechnology1$1.6M
Industrial1Undisclosed
FinTech1$740K
Apps1Undisclosed
Aerospace1$35.3M
Logistics1$788K

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco3$8.0M
London2$6.7M
Stockholm2$51.3M
Barcelona2$2.5M
Walnut1Undisclosed
Lund1$630K
Galway1$1.6M
Palo Alto1$450K
Manchester1Undisclosed
Maspeth1$1.2M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Walnut, United States
EdTech

AI-based simulator for improving English speaking skills and automated business assessment tests.

May 2023
Lund, Sweden
Construction

The Roofland specializes in providing top-quality roof services, ensuring durability,safety, and aesthetic appeal for all types of buildings

$630K raised
May 2023
Galway, Ireland
Biotechnology

Amara Therapeutics's is a digital therapeutic platform empowers women to take control of their pelvic health.

$1.6M raised
May 2023
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

DevEfficiency has developed AI Test Coders.

$5.0M raised
May 2023
Palo Alto, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Women-led tech company applying SOTAs to create innovations for a sustainable new era. Empowering individuals and businesses to thrive.

$450K raised
May 2023
Manchester, United Kingdom
Industrial

Molymem improves the functionality of filtering membranes used in separation operations, such as the elimination of industrial pollutants.

May 2023
London, United Kingdom
FinTech

sqft.capital is a platform solely for UK property developers to model deals and raise funding, quickly and consistently.

$740K raised
May 2022
San Francisco, United States
Apps

SuprSend is the notification infrastructure for the product.

May 2026
Stockholm, Sweden
Aerospace

SWEBAL is designing a TNT production plant in northern Europe as an essential component of European supply networks.

$35.3M raised
May 2026
Maspeth, United States
Information Technology

Swish is a company that offers technology related products and services.

$1.2M raised
May 2026
Stockholm, Sweden
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Pit is an AI productive team that learns how its clients' business works and builds systems accordingly.

$16.0M raised
May 2026
Horsens, Denmark
Logistics

Aksel transfers the real estate agent model to the car market and securing better prices for private sellers.

$788K raised
May 2026
Paris, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Nelson Mobility is a software dedicated to the energy transition of company vehicle fleets.

$3.5M raised
May 2026
Cincinnati, United States
Golf

Another Nine offers private indoor golf simulator suites with online reservation, 24/7 access, and BYOB amenities.

$3.0M raised
May 2026
's-hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Avendar provides a software platform that combines artificial intelligence with human input for important decision-making.

$2.6M raised
May 2026
Barcelona, Spain
Career Planning

CareerOS was founded to help universities, career teams, and students work in harmony — with one shared goal

May 2026
Zagreb, Croatia
Consumer

Crumbs is a platform that focuses on reducing food waste by connecting consumers with surplus food from local restaurants and wholesalers.

$707K raised
May 2026
Wilmington, United States
Analytics

Data² is a software development company that offers big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence services.

May 2026
Miami, United States
Hospitality

Dishio is an AI SaaS for restaurants that turns visit data into revenue—automating guest capture, conversion, and measurable ROI.

$2.5M raised
May 2026
Barcelona, Spain
Information Technology

Dolfin is a software company that provides automated sales compensation solutions for businesses.

$2.5M raised
May 2026
London, United Kingdom
Biometrics

Five is a biometric payment services company that offers thumb recognition technology for safe transactions.

$6.0M raised
May 2026
Sant Cugat Del Vallès, Spain
Commercial

FlexiiC is a deep-tech firm developing printed, flexible integrated circuits for sustainable IoT and smart packaging solutions.

$2.4M raised
May 2026
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Commoditizing machine learning. Amplify revenue, refine focus.

$3.0M raised
May 2026
Zürich, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Fruitful AI is an operator of an artificial intelligence-powered platform intended to help agronomists in optimal decision-making.

May 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark
Computer

Lightmark is launching a technology that makes it possible to document where and when a video was recorded.

$2.0M raised
May 2026
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What is Seed Funding?

Seed funding is typically the first significant round of institutional or angel capital a startup raises. Companies at the seed stage usually have a working product or a strong prototype and are beginning to acquire early customers. This stage bridges the gap between concept validation and achieving the traction needed for a Series A.

Typical Funding Range

$500K - $5M

The actual amount varies based on market conditions, company traction, and investor appetite.

What It's Used For

Seed funding is used to refine the product based on early customer feedback, build out the core team (typically engineering and go-to-market roles), establish initial go-to-market channels, and generate enough traction to raise a Series A within 12-18 months.

Who Invests at the Seed Stage?

Seed-stage investors include angel investors, seed-focused venture capital firms, and accelerator programs. Notable seed-stage investors include firms like First Round Capital, Precursor Ventures, and Initialized Capital, as well as individual angels with domain expertise.

Key Metrics Investors Evaluate

Seed-stage startups are typically evaluated on early revenue or user growth, the size and defensibility of their target market, product-market fit signals, and the strength of the founding team. Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) in the low five figures or strong user engagement metrics are common benchmarks.

Seed Funding Trends

Based on 24,430 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
18
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
3 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.Stockholm
2 companies
4.Barcelona
2 companies
5.Walnut
1 companies

How to Find Seed Startups

Finding companies that have recently raised seed funding is valuable for sales teams, investors, recruiters, and service providers. Seed startups are actively spending their newly raised capital on tools, talent, and services, making them ideal prospects. VCBacked tracks 24,430 seed companies with verified founder contact information, updated regularly as new rounds are announced.

You can narrow your search by filtering companies by industry vertical, city or region, or by exploring specific combinations such as Seed artificial intelligence (ai) companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

For a broader view of the startup funding landscape, explore all funding stages or browse companies by our full company directory. Whether you are looking for early-stage startups to invest in or growth-stage companies to sell to, VCBacked provides the data you need to identify and connect with the right companies.

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